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Assassin bug nymph

Zelus luridus

Photo by Maria dB
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Field Notes

Description:

The adults most commonly have an elongated head with a distinct narrowed neck, long legs, and a prominent, segmented tube for feeding (rostrum).

Habitat:

Wooded area

Reference Links:

Reduviidae, Species Zelus luridus - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Maria dB
I think I prefer the nymph stage to the adult stage, Mark
Mark Ridgway
Quite cute actually. Even the rostrum doesn't look threatening at this stage - more like a jelly one. I suppose it works perfectly well though.

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PublishedJuly 18, 2013

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